Surf School in Fistral Beach | The Headland Hotel

Salt, Surf and Sea Air

Tick off an ocean adventure on your bucket list and tame the waves. Fistral, the UK’s most famous surfing beach, is on our doorstep and The Surf Sanctuary, one of Newquay’s most respected surf schools is on our grounds with a wide variety of activities to choose from.

All coaches are highly accomplished local surfers with RLSS National Beach Lifeguard and ISA Surf Coach qualifications. Prices include equipment hire. They schedule lesson times around the tides for the best experience.

Book online here or email headland@surfsanctuary.co.uk. All lessons are subject to availability and conditions. Booking is strongly advised.

The Classic Coasteer

Coasteering is an excellent way to build confidence in the water. It’s a very rewarding activity for those who are less familiar sea, as well as being a great setting for a family adventure. You will be kitted out with full safety gear and our guides will help traverse the stunning coastline around the headland.

1 person £100 / 2 people £150 / 3 people £180 / 4 people £200
Great family experience
Suitable for ages 6 upwards
Two-hour experience
A wetsuit and personal protection equipment provided

Snorkeling Tour

The most relaxed you can ever be! Not everyone knows this, but the snorkeling around Cornwall is beautiful. During June and July, the ocean around Newquay is sparkling clear with visibility of more than 10 meters. Underwater, you can expect to come nose to nose with curious colourful wrasse, see silver flashes of bass over the kelp, watch spider crabs going about their business, and swim through swirling shoals of pilchards.

1 person £120 / 2 people £150 / 3 people £180
Suitable for ages 8 upwards
Full wetsuits, mask, snorkel, and fins provided
Two-hour experience

Group Surf

Our group lessons are perfect for kids and families. We run low client-to-instructor ratios, so you'll get all the coaching and guidance you need as well as the freedom to experience surfing on your terms.

These are friendly, accessible sessions but with our usual Surf Sanctuary standards of excellent coaching and service.

£60 per adult / £50 for under 16s

Age 8 upwards
Two-hour experience
Maximum 6 clients per surf coach
A wetsuit and surfboard provided
Available during school holidays

Bespoke Surf

Our legendary Bespoke Surf sessions are the best short-course surf lessons available. These sessions are for individuals, couples, friends and families who would like their own private surfing experience. There are no restrictions on age or ability.

We can offer you a wider choice of start times (maybe you'd like a sunrise or sundowner session?) and can provide a tailored learning environment.

Bespoke lessons are the best option for those who want to learn to surf.

1 person £120 / 2 people £150 / 3 people £180 / 4 people £200
Available all year round
All equipment provided
Two-hour experience

SUP Tour

SUP touring is similar to cross-country skiing in that it can take you anywhere, effortlessly. However, unlike terrestrial exploration, every day on the water is completely different.

Right from our base at The Headland, we have excellent SUP touring around the 'Gazzle' area, and if that's too rough, the paradisiacal River Gannel is not far away.

There is great pleasure in learning how to paddle in the natural elements of wind and tidal flow, discovering how to 'read' the conditions, and planning your route accordingly.

Pack a drybag, activate GPS, check safety equipment, and find your own adventure.